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The Kemp conundrum
Matt Kemp ((USATSI))
Owners are clearly frustrated with Matt Kemp. Our Scott White preaches patience and encourages you to buy low (right now!) in his latest Reality Check. Full story
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1Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP53
2Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B36
3James Loney, TB, 1B36
4Kelly Johnson, TB, 2B31
5Heath Bell, ARI, RP29
6Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP26
7Ryan Doumit, MIN, DH21
8Jeff Locke, PIT, SP20
9Oswaldo Arcia, MIN, RF20
10Gerardo Parra, ARI, RF18
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1Joel Hanrahan, BOS, RP-37
2Roy Halladay, PHI, SP-16
3J.J. Putz, ARI, RP-15
4Jonathon Niese, NYM, SP-14
5Jake Westbrook, STL, SP-13
6Felix Doubront, BOS, SP-13
7Daniel Murphy, NYM, 2B-12
8A.J. Pierzynski, TEX, C-12
9Chris Johnson, ATL, 3B-12
10J.A. Happ, TOR, SP-12
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Chad Jenkins impressing in rotation
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(9:46 pm ET) The Toronto rotation has seen injuries to Josh Johnson and J.A. Happ while Ricky Romero continues to pitch inconsistent baseball. Because of that, Chad Jenkins has been able to emerge for manager John Gibbons, MLB.com reported Wednesday. 

Jenkins held Boston to just two earned runs Sunday and impressed general manager Alex Anthopoulos in the process. The GM said it was the best he's ever seen Jenkins perform. 

The Blue Jays have tabbed Jenkins' next start to come either Monday or Tuesday at home against Tampa Bay. Because that start is a week away, Jenkins was available to pitch out of the bullpen Wednesday. 


John Gast to see another start
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(9:17 pm ET) Cardinals manager Mike Matheny confirmed on Wednesday that John Gast will receive another start. Gast, who is filling in for the injured Jake Westbrook, is scheduled to start Sunday against the Brewers.

The left-hander allowed four runs on six hits over six innings of work while winning his major-league debut Tuesday night.

Jake Westbrook aiming to throw Friday
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(9:13 pm ET) Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook told MLB.com on Wednesday that he hopes to resume throwing on Friday. The right-hander has reported a slight improvement in his injured elbow but said more will be known once he starts his throwing program.

Westbrook is 2-1 with a 1.62 ERA in his six starts this season.

Chris Carpenter almost ready for rehab stint?
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(9:10 pm ET) Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter threw a short side session on Wednesday and could be nearing a stint in the minors, MLB.com reports. The right-hander is expected to throw twice more before the club determines whether or not he is ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.

"There's no question that it makes you feel like you're closer and makes you feel like you want to continue to go out there," Carpenter said. "I don't want to get ahead of myself. I want to slowly get back involved and make sure that I'm doing the things that I need to do to be ready when it's time."

Don't rush to own Adam Dunn
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(9:09 pm ET) White Sox designated hitter Adam Dunn has heated up over the last few days, leading Fantasy owners to flock to his page and consider adding him. Dunn is near the top of the most-viewed players page as of Wednesday night, after hitting his third home run in two days.

Dunn can be a streaky home-run hitter, but Fantasy owners haven't been staying away from him because of his power this season; it is because he can single-handedly kill your team batting average. He raised his average 19 points Wednesday, all the way to .156. 

Frankly, if you couldn't stomach Dunn's batting sub-Mendoza line batting average before his two-day outburst, there is little reason to think you will be able to moving forward. He is who he is at this point. 


Mark Reynolds OK after injury scare
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:59 pm ET) Indians corner infielder Mark Reynolds suffered an injury scare Wednesday during a win in Philadelphia, MLB.com reports. Reynolds got a "stinger" during an at-bat in the fifth inning against Phillies starter Cole Hamels. 

Reynolds left the game later, more for a defensive switch than an injury, according to manager Terry Francona. 

"He just needed to get the feeling back," Francona said. "We [took him out because we] wanted to get [Nick Swisher] out of right. [Reynolds] is okay."

The slugger is batting .271 on the season after a double in the third inning that scored a pair of runs. He has homered 11 times with 34 RBI this year. 

"Just kind of hyperextended it a bit," Reynolds said. "I had to get feeling back because it's tough to hit with a numb arm. Maybe it will shorten my swing a bit."


Matt Cain prepares for start at home
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(8:54 pm ET) Giants pitcher Matt Cain did not travel with the club for its two-game series in Toronto, manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday. The right-hander remained home in San Francisco, where he threw a bullpen session on Sunday.

Bochy said he did not want any unexpected travel delays to hinder Cain before his start Thursday against the Rockies in Colorado.

"What didn't make sense is to bring him up here for two days," Bochy told MLB.com. "We told him to [stay behind]."

Cain is 2-0 with a 1.76 ERA through two starts in May.

Kevin Youkilis hits tee-and-toss
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:44 pm ET) Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis hit tee-and-toss Wednesday, manager Joe Girardi told MLB.com. 

On the disabled list since April 30 with a lumbar spine sprain, Youkilis does not have a timetable to return. He is on the DL retroactive to April 28. 


Chris Narveson throwing light 'pen sessions
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(8:32 pm ET) Brewers pitcher Chris Narveson, who is on the 15-day disabled list, threw a light bullpen session earlier in the week, MLB.com reports.

"He did that three days ago," manager Ron Roenicke said Wednesday. "I think we will have a few of those with him, and then get him some live hitters."

The left-hander has been sidelined since early April due to an injured middle finger.

Sean Burnett scheduled for Thursday bullpen session
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(8:31 pm ET) Angels relief pitcher Sean Burnett is expected to throw a bullpen session Thursday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list with forearm tightness, MLB.com reports. He has allowed just one earned run in 8 2/3 innings this season.

 
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